Families in Colchester, Essex, can take part in several outdoor nature trails and holiday activities this spring, including a budget-friendly wildlife hunt at High Woods Country Park starting April 5, 2026. Colchester City Council countryside event invites residents to explore the local environment and discover different animals that live in the area.
The trail at High Woods Country Park will run until April 21, 2026. Activity sheets are priced at £1 per person and can be collected from the park visitor centre. This event is part of a wider effort to provide affordable outdoor education for local families during the school holidays.
Other nearby attractions are also hosting events, including Firstsite, which is running outdoor sports and activity sessions for children aged between 4 and 11 years old. At Layer Marney Tower, visitors can take a trailer ride provided by Wilkins Jam to see newborn lambs on the farm as part of their seasonal celebrations.
For those looking for longer trails, the Markshall Estate typically begins its annual egg hunt in late March. These new spring offerings follow the final day of the Mythical Creatures exhibition at Colchester Castle, which concludes today, February 22, 2026.
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